2007-12-18 14:34:59 · 22 answers · asked by Virginia B (John 16:33) 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. I think HIS acceptance was immediate and complete, but mine of me is still being worked on.
His atonement for my sins is complete, past, present and future. I, however, tend to allow my slips into sin to cripple or paralyze me because I am so ashamed. If I could just understand how fully I am really forgiven it would change my life. I cannot seem to wrap my head around the fullness of his gift. My own sinfulness gets in my way, but He has removed the punishment of it.
Why can't I make it manifested in my life? I am still too human.
2007-12-18 16:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by Molly 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great Q Virginia :)
ouiselae...has described it closest for me
The acceptance in Christ is eternal
As I return closer to my original 'innocence' [no, I'm not misguided in the use of this word innocence, I use it the way Jesus did ...except ye become as one of these (a little child), ye in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven], I become more transparent in Christ, and in that sense, I am more 'acceptable to Christ today...' I'm more aligned within my triune nature: Spirit, soul, and body; and therefore more at one with the Holy Trinity, which is the key to the kingdom for me.
However -
I'm still responsible for my actions. Even more so.
It appears sometimes that others take advantage of the acceptance in Christ to continue what I would term 'wayward' behavior and shrugging it off, but then I don't know what is going on between God and that person, which is why I used the word 'appears'. I find that in my daily life I become more acutely aware of the tiniest of movements in myself away from Christ in my thoughts words and actions, not less aware.
I also much prefer being acknowledged and welcomed than to being told "I know you not".
I enjoyed the many thoughtful and wonderful sharings on this Q. Thanks everyone, even those not in agreement, for taking the time to share :)
2007-12-19 00:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I have a lot more maturity as a christian but still so much to learn and improve on. I think like a parent is so excited at the birth of their child, Christ was celebrating the day I was "born" to him. Like a parent who loves and accepts their child throughout the years and growth milestones so does Christ love and accept me through my growing and milestones...even when some of my milestone moments were lessons I had to learn the hard way...like the teenager that stays out too late but feels horrible when realizing their mom and dad were up all night worried and pacing the floor. I know I have caused Christ to "pace the floor" some but once I know it I stop and reflect on the biblical lesson to be learned and applied. I know that Christ loves all of us and desires us to realize that and love him back...
2007-12-19 06:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by rayneshowers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow that's a tough question. But I believe the answer is that Christ is so unbelievably amazing, that He will accept ANYBODY no matter WHAT they've done. So if that's the case, then He will accept me today just the same as He accepted me when I acknowledged what He has done for me.
2007-12-18 14:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by sportznut05 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope so, I hope I grow in Christ every day. I feel we become stronger the more we are filled with Word of God.
I feel he loves us just the same because, He is a never changing God. I think He loves us all the same, And I want to be more and more acceptable to him every day, I want to show Him,I love Him enough to be willing to grow in him..
2007-12-18 17:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by Bee Bee 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think I believe what everyone else has already said. Christ accepts anyone who accepts him, but we can make improvements in our lives, in our character, our love for others, our patience and our tolerance. As far as my own shortcomings go, and there are plenty, it just makes me love him more for knowing them all and for his forgiveness every day, because I do mess up every day. His unconditional love and mercy is amazing, and I thank him every day for it! But I don't think my attempts at improvement has made me any more acceptable to him than when I first got saved. God Bless
2007-12-18 14:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by karenhjones 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aren't we all equally acceptable by Christ? The only difference is that some people accept Christ and some don't.
2007-12-18 14:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Is Jesus keeping a scorecard or report card? If so, then it would be "while has shown improvement, still a long way to go".........
If I had not accepted Jesus those many years ago, and were coming to Him for the first time today...........I would still need His forgiveness, I could not come by my own merit.
The journey beside Him has taught me MUCH, primarily, that none of us are worthy, it is truly BY HIS GRACE...............
2007-12-18 15:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes because I have had an opportunity to allow him to work in my life, to show me things about myself that need to change. I have made time to cultivate my relationship with him.
Like when two people are married. They love each other, but the more they learn about each other and the more they work as a team, the more they appreciate what the other brings to the relationship (ideally speaking of course).
2007-12-18 14:39:39 · answer #9 · answered by Indya M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 10:22 He who endures to the end will be saved
Matthew 24:13 He who perseveres to the end will be saved.
Mark 8:35 Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
Phil 2:12 Work our your salvation with fear and trembling
1 Peter 1:9 As you attain the GOAL of your Faith, salvation.
2007-12-18 14:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Lives7 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋